Monday Mornings

I woke up tired this morning, as I have for the last week. I am not sure why I am not sleeping well, but regardless I woke up not really wanting to on this slightly overcast day. I was looking to my friends' blogs looking for some inspiration, as i really had no inkling or even desire to write something today. But I am learning to try and push through those attitudes and work till something comes out of my brain besides nonsense.
And then I remembered what I preached on yesterday. It's funny how quickly even the preacher can forget what was preached. Yesterday I talked about the miracle of raising Lazarus from the dead, found in the 11th chapter of the Gospel of John. Of course, there was a lesson to be learned by all who witnessed the miracle, but it wasn't simply that Jesus was the Messiah, although that is still a profound understanding. He wanted the group to see even more than that. Jesus says in John 11:25-26 NLT that, "I am the resurrection and the life. Those who believe in me even though they die like everyone else, will live again. They are given eternal life for believing in me and will never perish. Do you believe this Martha?" He asks Martha, but he is also asking us too. Do I believe Jesus is the resurrection and the life? Do I believe his nick-name? If I do then new life is there for me everyday. If I don't, well the there is no point to getting up in the morning, is there?
Well, to add salt to my wound God brought Psalm 23 my way this morning, and so I read it like a prayer. Maybe lack of sleep makes me feel like I'm in a bit of a valley this morning. Maybe I just need some of that rest Jesus offers. Coffee has never been a good substitute for Jesus. I think it helped put some perspective in the day for me. I think telling you about the start to my day is a bit cathartic, I feel a little more ready to meet the day head on. Thanks for listening to a fool for Christ.

Have a great day with the Resurrection and the Life!